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Family law is the section of law that encompasses all statutes, rulings, and federal and state constitutional provisions that deal with the family. This can include laws about divorce, adoption, marriage, etc. Family laws can vary significantly from state to state.
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Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT)

Definition - What does Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT) mean?

The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties is commonly referred to as the VCLT, and is an international treaty that agrees upon the legal basis of agreements made between members of signatory countries.

Justipedia explains Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT)

The VCLT is subscribed to by almost every country in the world, and includes treaties made between states. In essence, it allows for a legal boundary for treaties between countries and clarifies the terms that countries can be legally obliged to one another for.